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squeeze
verb(squeeze)
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
Synonyms: crush, mash, squash, squelch,
Examples:
Squeeze a lemon.
squeeze
noun(squeeze)
an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
Synonyms: power play, squeeze play,
squeeze
verb(squeeze)
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
Synonyms: coerce, force, hale, pressure,
Examples:
He squeezed her for information.
squeeze
noun(squeeze)
a twisting squeeze
Synonyms: wring,
squeeze
noun(squeeze)
a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high
Synonyms: credit crunch, liquidity crisis,
squeeze
noun(squeeze)
a tight or amorous embrace
Synonyms: clinch, hug,
squeeze
verb(squeeze)
squeeze like a wedge into a tight space
Synonyms: force, wedge,
Examples:
I squeezed myself into the corner.
squeeze
verb(squeeze)
squeeze or press together
Synonyms: compact, compress, constrict, contract, press,
squeeze
noun(squeeze)
the act of gripping and pressing firmly
Synonyms: squeezing,
Examples:
He gave her cheek a playful squeeze.
squeeze
verb(squeeze)
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
Synonyms: bosom, embrace, hug,
squeeze
verb(squeeze)
obtain by coercion or intimidation
Synonyms: extort, gouge, rack, wring,
Examples:
They squeezed money from the owner of the business by threatening him.
squeeze
verb(squeeze)
press or force
Synonyms: shove, stuff, thrust,
squeeze
verb(squeeze)
squeeze tightly between the fingers
Synonyms: nip, pinch, tweet, twinge, twitch,
Examples:
She squeezed the bottle.
squeeze
noun(squeeze)
a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer
Examples:
Increased expenses put a squeeze on profits.
squeeze
verb(squeeze)
press firmly
Examples:
He squeezed my hand.
squeeze
noun(squeeze)
(slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend
Examples:
She was his main squeeze.
squeeze
noun(squeeze)
the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space
Examples:
Getting through that small opening was a tight squeeze.

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squeeze Examples by Brain Bank Users

By: Curator
From: Baseball Terms
A squeeze play is not typically attempted with two outs because the batter could easily be thrown out at first base to end the inning.